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• Pelicans ownership want new GM Joe Dumars to explore Zion Williamson trade
The New Orleans Pelicans ownership want new GM Joe Dumars to explore a trade for injury-stricken Zion Williamson in the offseason. Zion Williamson trade news: Joe Dumars to explore moving two-time All-Star The Pelicans fired their previous head of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday and the team are looking to Hall of Famer Joe […] The post Pelicans ownership want new GM Joe Dumars...2025Read about Joe Dumars
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• Pelicans To Hire Joe Dumars As President Of Basketball OperationsThe New Orleans Pelicans will hire Joe Dumars to become their new president of basketball operations. Dumars will replace David Griffin, who was in the job since 2019. Dumars previously ran the Detroit Pistons from 2000 until 2014. Dumars served as the chief strategy office of the Sacramento Kings from 2019-22 and has been the NBA league office's executive vice president of basketball operations s...2025See more articles New Orleans Pelicans -
• Pelicans fire David Griffin: Joe Dumars reportedly eyed as replacement, coach Willie Green's job safe for nowGriffin took over the job in 2019, but the Pelicans took a step back in an injury-riddled 2024-25 season...2025Click for news about Joe Dumars -
• Pelicans fire David Griffin: New Orleans moves on from GM after dismal season, Willie Green's job safe for nowGriffin took over the job in 2019, but the Pelicans took a step back in an injury-riddled 2024-25 season...2025Click for news about Willie Green
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• Pelicans’ Herb Jones Has Shoulder Surgery, Out For SeasonPelicans forward Herbert Jones has had successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff, per a press release from the team. As had been anticipated earlier this week by Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, Jones will indeed be sidelined for the rest of the season while he recuperates. He hasn’t suited […]...2025See more articles Herbert Jones -
• David Griffin: Finances, Injuries Led To Brandon Ingram TradeNew Orleans Pelicans front office leader David Griffin said that the team's motivation to trade Brandon Ingram was primarily a financial one, but that injuries also played a role in the move. The Pelicans traded Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk ahead of last week's trade deadline. "We reached a point where financially we weren't going to be able to keep the group toge...2025Read about New Orleans Pelicans -
• Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
Zion Williamson remains the focal point of the Pelicans’ plans, despite his extensive injury history. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said during a lengthy press conference that he’ll continue to build his team around the high-scoring big man, the Associated Press’ Brett Martel relays. “If you take just his body of work this […]...2025Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Being Late For Team FlightThe New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies, later reported by ESPN's Shams Charania as being late for a team flight. Williamson will miss Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Boston Celtics. Williamson returned to the Pelicans' lineup this week in a loss to the ...2025Click for news about New Orleans Pelicans -
• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One GameThe Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a violation of team policies, the club announced today in a press release. “This one game suspension is a result of failing to meet our team standards,” executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin in a statement. “His dedication to this organization is of paramount […]...2025Continue with Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Violation Of Team PoliciesThe New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies. Williamson will miss Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Boston Celtics. Williamson returned to the Pelicans' lineup this week in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. "This one game suspension is a result of failing ...2025See more articles New Orleans Pelicans
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David Griffin injury and suspension
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• Pels VP praises Zion, calls injury 'disheartening'Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster....2024 -
• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson leaves loss to Lakers with apparent injury
Zion Williamson looked unstoppable during Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, a 110-106 loss, until the New Orleans Pelicans star stopped early. He exited in the final minutes of the matchup after with an apparent injury, slamming a towel and walking to the locker room in the fourth quarter. TNT’s Allie LaForce reported that Pelicans Executive Vice Presi...2024Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• David Griffin On Zion Williamson's Health: 'A Big Part Is On Him'David Griffin addressed Zion Williamson's health and conditioning on Friday, placing some responsibility back on Williamson. "I think a big part is on him. I think there is a lot he can do better. And he would, I think, tell you that. "I think we need to do a better job examining the whole situation top to bottom a little bit better," said Griffin on Friday. Williamson, who played in 29 games this...2023Visit the page Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans Notes: Williamson, McCollum, Temple, Liddell
If the Pelicans had advanced beyond the play-in, Zion Williamson might have had a chance to return from his hamstring injury this spring, but that was far from a lock. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin confirmed on Friday that Williamson hadn’t even begun participating in full-court 3-on-3 scrimmages, let alone 5-on-5 action (Twitter […]...2023See more Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado Out At Least One More Week
The Pelicans issued a formal injury update on Jose Alvarado on Tuesday, announcing in a press release that the second-year guard has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities. However, according to executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin, Alvarado has been ruled out for New Orleans’ play-in game vs. Oklahoma City on Wednesday and […]...2023Check it out Jose Alvarado
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• Southwest Notes: Zion, Irving, Mavericks, Porter
After getting more discouraging news about Zion Williamson this week, the Pelicans are preparing to face the start of the postseason without him, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. Executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced that Williamson remains out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury, making him unavailable for the play-in tournament or […]...2023Read about Zion Williamson
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• Injury Notes: Zion, J. Brown, Middleton, Schröder, Biyombo
Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced on Thursday that Zion Williamson would remain out indefinitely as he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since January 2. According to Christian Clark of NOLA.com, Griffin clarified on Friday that Williamson will not suit up for the […]...2023Click for news about Zion Williamson
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• Zion Williamson Remains Out Indefinitely With Hamstring InjuryThe New Orleans Pelicans continue to not have an idea on when Zion Williamson may return from a hamstring injury. David Griffin released the following statement with an update on Williamson: "After further evaluation, it has been determined that Zion Williamson will continue his rehabilitation and conditioning regimen. We will continue to monitor his progression and updates will be provided as war...2023Check it out Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Working Out; Injury to be Re-Evaluated Next Week
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson will have his hamstring injury re-evaluated in the middle of next week, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT. Williamson has been sidelined since early January, then suffered a setback — which executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said would keep Williamson longer than initially expected. Williamson has been […] The post ...2023Check it out Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson expected to miss time after All-Star break with hamstring injury
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson re-aggravated the hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 2 and is expected to miss multiple weeks after the All-Star break, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Sunday. Here’s what you need to......2023Read about Zion Williamson
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• Pels VP Griffin: Zion extension an 'easy decision'David Griffin said that while the team would need to indemnify itself against the risk of further injuries, giving Zion Williamson an extension is an "easy decision."...2022See more Zion Williamson -
• David Griffin 'confident' Pelicans will sign Zion Williamson to max extensionNo player eligible for a rookie-scale extension has ever turned down a maximum-salary offer, but given Williamson's injury history, the Pels may seek protections within the deal....2022See more Zion Williamson -
• Report: Pelicans’ Zion Williamson expected to miss seasonPelicans lead executive David Griffin said in September of Zion Williamson's foot injury, “His timeline should get him back on the court in time for regular season.”...2022Click for news about Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans star Zion Williamson abruptly shuts down trade rumors with stern message on future
Zion Williamson has yet to play for the New Orleans Pelicans this season due to a lingering foot injury. There have also been countless rumors insinuating that Zion is not happy with the organization, most notably because of a “rift” and “lack of trust” with David Griffin. Well, after showing some love to Pelicans teammates […] The post Pelicans star Zion Williamson a...2022Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• Troubling Zion Williamson rehab rumors will make Pelicans fans cringe
The Zion Williamson saga this season has been a painful one for the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans. It all started when David Griffin announced at Media Day that the New Orleans Pelicans star had undergone offseason foot surgery. While Griffin said the expectation was that Williamson would be back for the start of […] The post Troubling Zion Williamson rehab rumors will make Pelicans fa...2021Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• RUMOR: Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s outlook on $100 million extension amid weight, injury problems
Anthony Davis. Chris Paul. Now, Zion Williamson? Could the 21-year-old phenom be the next superstar to leave the New Orleans Pelicans and follow in the footsteps of the big names before him? At this point, it sounds like this is going to be a real possibility. The Pelicans — general manager David Griffin, in particular […] The post RUMOR: Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s outlook o...2021See more articles Zion Williamson
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• Report: Pelicans concealed Zion Williamson’s injury due to his desire for privacyZion Williamson broke his foot at some point before Aug. 8…. …Pelicans lead executive David Griffin revealed Sept. 27....2021See more Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans guard DiDi Louzada suspended 25 games by NBA
New Orleans Pelicans guard DiDi Louzada has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone, it was announced today by the NBA. Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin: “On behalf of the New Orleans Pelicans organization, we … Continue reading "Pel...2021Read about New Orleans Pelicans
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• RUMOR: Zion Williamson injury, heated confrontation with ex-coach could get David Griffin fired
Despite the fact that we’re barely a month into the new season, it has become abundantly clear that David Griffin’s job security as the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans is anything but secure. According to reports, recent events have led to Griffin now being in danger of getting fired […] The post RUMOR: Zion Williamson injury, heated...2021Continue with Zion Williamson
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• Zion Williamson to Miss Start of Season Due to Foot Injury
The NBA season kicks off in less than a week, and the New Orleans Pelicans will be missing one of their star players for the start of the year. Pelicans general manager David Griffin said to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez on Thursday that All-Star forward Zion Williamson would miss the first few weeks of the NBA […] The post Zion Williamson to Miss Start of Season Due to Foot Injury appeared firs...2021Check it out Zion Williamson